Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks
By Rubén Morales Iglesias:
The teams were tied 26–26 after the first quarter, but Cayo surged ahead in the second, outscoring San Pedro 24–16 to take a 50–42 halftime lead. The Tiger Sharks responded in the third quarter and then exploded for 30 points in the fourth to overturn the deficit and close out the game.
San Pedro were led by a dominant performance from Edward Hampton, who scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Demetrius Thomas delivered a massive 16‑point, 16‑rebound double‑double, while Brian White added 6 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists. Eyan Rene contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, giving San Pedro four players with double‑digit boards as they controlled the glass 74–47.
Despite the loss, Cayo Western Ballaz had standout performances. Glency “Coope” Lopez led all Ballaz scorers with 23 points, along with 4 assists. Zoren Smith added 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Raymond Hawkins posted 11 points and 15 rebounds. Marcus Lewis chipped in 5 points in limited minutes.
Cayo hit 10 three‑pointers to stay in the contest, but San Pedro’s rebounding dominance and fourth‑quarter surge proved decisive. The Tiger Sharks shot 34% from the field, while Cayo finished at 38%, but San Pedro’s 48 points in the paint and 30 fast‑break points made the difference.
The NEBL opening weekend continues with Saturday night’s matchup between the Belmopan Trojans and the Corozal Spartans at the UB Gymnasium. The EZ Investments Griga Dream Ballers are inactive this weekend.
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Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The teams were tied 26–26 after the first quarter, but Cayo surged ahead in the second, outscoring San Pedro 24–16 to take a 50–42 halftime lead. The Tiger Sharks responded in the third quarter and then exploded for 30 points in the fourth to overturn
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